Version 3.7 - Released October 15, 1990 --------------------------------------- o Added the following major functions: - COPY STRUCTURE, copies all or selected fields to new database - DELETE FILE, to delete any file from the pick file window - PACK, physically deletes records tagged for delete - ZAP, physically deletes ALL records in the database o The color scheme has been SIGNIFICANTLY changed. Also, colors can now be configured along with the hotkey, using POPCFG.COM. This program is now included with ALL REGISTERED COPIES. If you like the old color scheme use command line option /CO. o The force monochrome colors command line option has been changed from /M to /CM. o The write file access command line option /W has been replaced by /TW. You can now change any of the "toggle" indicators (file access, field borders, insert mode, case sensitivity) using the command line option /T. o Pressing PgDn while appending a record will NOT move back and forth between the last record in the database and the new record. This was a bug. o Fixed a bug, which occurred when pressing Alt-M while in an already open READ-ONLY database. This will now cause an access error. o Fixed a bug which occurred when specifying a default directory on the command line (/D) and did not also specify the drive. o Fixed a bug which ignored the action option (/A) if it was specified after the passthru option (/P) when PopDBF was already resident. o When trying to access PopDBF while in a graphics application, a chime will sound, indicating that your request was heard, but can't be accommodated. Pop-up over graphics will be supported in the future. o Ctrl-U now toggles the record delete flag in the Browse window, just like it does in the Edit window. o Negative numbers are now supported. o Support for FoxPro and dBase IV databases. o The beep function was changed to be faster and quieter. o When an error message is displayed, a chime will now sound. o Enter key on numeric keypad now works like Return key. o Moving to directory now positions selection bar on that directory. o Command line options may be combined (i.e. /mwz). However, options with variable length arguments must be last (i.e. /p). No spaces may separate options /D and /P and additional text. o Arrow indicators were added to windows to provide information on valid directions of cursor movement. o Default action now displays as a descriptive word. o Video routines have been optimized and speeded up. o Hot keys for frequently used databases (Alt-1 etc.) can be used from anywhere in the program and previous positions and modes are retained. Also, Alt-dash and Alt-= can be used to access up to 12 frequent databases. In addition, each directory can contain a .FRQ file so that the frequently used databases can be application dependent. If a .FRQ file is not found in the current directory, PopDBF will look in the directory where POPDBF.COM is located. o Commercial version now includes KBSPEED, a keyboard speed-up program, and ARROW, a TSR position display program, which are NOT included in shareware registered copies.